This course is designed as a survey of human anatomy and physiology. (More) (Expand All)

This course is designed as a survey of human anatomy and physiology. It covers the basic principles of human anatomy and physiology including a survey of the tissues, organ systems, and principal anatomical features. Emphasis is also placed on integrated organ system physiology, human genetics and development. (This course is designed primarily for non-biology majors.)
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
*UC credit limits may apply. A&P 120, A&P 150 and A&P 151 combined: maximum credit, one course. A&P 120, A&P 150, A&P 151,A&P 200 and A&P 201 combined: maximum credit, 2 courses. (Less)

Prerequisite: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or completion of (More)

Prerequisite: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or completion of the English assessment/placement process with a score eligible for ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S. (Less)

Recommendation: A&P 120 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass". (More)

Recommendation: A&P 120 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This course examines the gross and microscopic anatomy of the human body using a systems approach. The course is designed for pre-nursing students; however, it also meets the needs of other allied health programs and physical education programs.
Transfer Credit: CSU;UC*
*UC credit limits may apply. A&P 120, A&P 150 and A&P 151 combined: maximum credit, one course. A&P 120, A&P 150, A&P 151, A&P 200 and A&P 201 combined: maximum credit, 2 courses.
C-ID: BIOL 110B (Less)

Recommendation: CHEM 100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass". (More)

Recommendation: CHEM 100 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This course studies the normal functioning and integration of the organ systems in the human body. Homeostatic imbalances of many systems are examined. The course is designed for pre-nursing students; however, it also meets the needs of the allied health programs and physical education program.
Transfer Credit: CSU;UC*
*UC credit limits may apply. A&P 120, A&P 150 and A&P 151 combined: maximum credit, one course. A&P 120, A&P 150, A&P 151, A&P 200 and A&P 201 combined: maximum credit, 2 courses.
C-ID: BIOL 120B (Less)

Recommendation: ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass." (More)

Recommendation: ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass."
This course emphasizes the gross structure, microscopic anatomy, and embryology of the organ systems of the human body. Emphasis is placed on showing the complementarity structure and function of cellular, tissue, organ, and systems levels. This course is one of the courses that satisfies the requirements of majors in four-year Nursing Programs, Physical Therapy, PE/Kinesiology, Dental Hygiene, and related fields.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
*UC credit limits may apply. A&P 120, A&P 150 and A&P 151 combined: maximum credit, one course. A&P 120, A&P 150, A&P 151,A&P 200 and A&P 201 combined: maximum credit, 2 courses. (Less)

This course is an introduction to the collision repair trade. (More)

This course is an introduction to the collision repair trade. Emphasis is on safe removal and replacement of external panels, bumpers, lights, and trim. Discussion and demonstration of automotive welding will be introduced. Repair of minor body panel dents, finish preparation concepts, and the safe use of power and hand tools will be covered. This course may include I-CAR Live curriculum. (Less)

Recommendation: AB 51 or AB 57 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass". (More)

Recommendation: AB 51 or AB 57 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This course introduces students to structural repair of collision-damage vehicles. Major emphasis is placed on analysis, measuring, and repair of structural damage and welding of full-frame, space frame, and unitized vehicles. Various methods of measuring and repairing structural damage will be utilized including universal, electronic, and dedicated bench systems. This course may include I-CAR Live curriculum. (Less)

Recommendation: AB 51 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass". (More)

Recommendation: AB 51 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This course introduces students to steering and suspension control point alignment, steering and suspension systems, and power train problems related to automotive collisions. Related topics include structural measuring and repair systems and methodology, welding, and metallurgical experience and an introduction to electrical and electronic systems. I-CAR Live curriculum may be included in course delivery. (Less)

Recommendation: AB 61 or AB 62 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass". (More)

Recommendation: AB 61 or AB 62 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
In this course, students learn to prepare and refinish several vehicles, simultaneously. Areas covered include repair of minor body dings, paint preparation, mixing of multiple colors, plus the masking and painting of up to three separate vehicles of varying models, colors, and types. This course provides students with hands-on techniques for increasing the volume of vehicles processed in the professional automotive refinishing environment. I-CAR Live curriculum may be presented during this course of study. (Less)

Recommendation: AB 61 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or appropriate work experience (More)

Recommendation: AB 61 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or appropriate work experience or concurrent enrollment.
This course trains students in the arts of automotive lettering, graphics design, and pin-striping. Students work with lines, colors, and harmonizing/contrasting concepts to create special effects on commercial and passenger vehicles using a wide range of materials and techniques. Included in this course are the use of computer-generated graphics, stencil making, and hand pin-striping, and lettering. I-CAR curriculum may be included in course delivery. (Less)

Recommendation: AB 61 or AB 62 or equivalent with a grade "C" or higher or "Pass". (More)

Recommendation: AB 61 or AB 62 or equivalent with a grade "C" or higher or "Pass".
This is a custom automotive painting course that focuses on building hands-on skills in creating special paint effects, including flames, scallops, checkerboards, shredding, murals, holographic effects, multi-coats, and pearl finishes on automobiles. It includes theory and lab. (Less)

Recommendation: Proficient in MS Windows Software application. (More)

Recommendation: Proficient in MS Windows Software application.
This is an entry-level course for students wanting to learn to estimate non-structural (minor) automotive damage. Emphasis is on vehicle construction and structural design, repair methodology, vehicle component and systems identification, and in developing appropriate judgment repair times. Students learn to write hand-written estimates identifying the cost of parts, labor materials, sublet, and other charges required to return damaged vehicles to factory specifications. Students use collision estimating guides to establish parts prices and industry standard labor times for replacement and refinishing of damaged parts. Additionally, students learn to use "Procedure Pages" in the estimating guides for processes not included in the standard times listed in the guide. I-CAR Live training may be included in course delivery.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

Recommendation: AB 181 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or appropriate work experience. (More)

Recommendation: AB 181 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or appropriate work experience. Proficient in MS Windows Software applications.
This course expands students' ability to estimate complex types of structural, mechanical, and electrical damage to vehicles. Areas of study include understanding collision theory, damage analysis fundamentals, visual inspection process, measuring and analyzing structural damage, suspension and mechanical systems damage, factory build tolerances, and safety systems of the severely damaged vehicles. Other topics include estimator job functions, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and ethics within the collision repair industry. I-CAR Live curriculum may be presented during this course.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

Recommendation: AB 59M or AB 181 or AB 182 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or (More)

Recommendation: AB 59M or AB 181 or AB 182 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or appropriate work experience.
This course is designed to help the collision damage estimator, appraiser, and autobody student better understand the process of analyzing structural and suspension damage. Collision theory, industry terminology, structural design, the visual inspection process, and measuring and repair equipment are covered in the course. Anchoring and pulling concepts are described in detail.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

This course introduces personal income tax preparation using Tax Return Preparation with Turbo Tax for (More)

This course introduces personal income tax preparation using Tax Return Preparation with Turbo Tax for Windows, a software package for preparing individual income tax returns. (Less)

This accounting course introduces the theory and practice of double entry accounting. (More)

This accounting course introduces the theory and practice of double entry accounting. Emphasis will be placed upon understanding the basic financial records and forms and applying elementary accounting procedures. (Formerly BUSA 100)
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

This course covers the basic concepts used by businesses for financial accounting. (More)

This course covers the basic concepts used by businesses for financial accounting. The course includes a study of the accounting concepts and techniques essential to the administration of a business enterprise; measuring and communicating economic information; analyzing and recording financial transactions; and the preparation of financial statements for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: ACCT 110 (Less)

This course covers the basic concepts used by businesses for managerial accounting. (More)

This course covers the basic concepts used by businesses for managerial accounting. The course includes a study of: managerial accounting concepts and systems; job order cost systems; analyses for managerial decision making; planning, and control techniques and principles.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: ACCT 120 (Less)

This course will cover fundamental principles of payroll tax laws as defined by Federal, State, and local (More)

This course will cover fundamental principles of payroll tax laws as defined by Federal, State, and local government. It will also include discussion of Social Security, Federal and State income taxes, Federal and State Unemployment Insurance, Workmen's Compensation Insurance, and journal entries to record payroll information. It will include sales tax requirements in record keeping and computation of sales tax returns. Insurance and union reporting are discussed. It also includes personnel records requirements, data processing, and payroll systems. It is intended to provide the business students with a working knowledge of current tax laws and practical application of the same.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

This course is designed to develop a working knowledge of basic accounting systems using a microcomputer (More)

This course is designed to develop a working knowledge of basic accounting systems using a microcomputer and current software. The accounting functions covered will include structuring the chart of accounts; journalizing; posting to the general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable subsidiary ledgers; the structure and preparation of financial statements. In addition, forecasting, budgeting, billing, cash, inventory and payroll modules will be utilized. This course will give students practical experience on the microcomputer
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

This course is designed to teach students the application of accounting functions using the IBM compatible (More)

This course is designed to teach students the application of accounting functions using the IBM compatible microcomputer and standard spreadsheet software. The accounting functions will include the development of financial statements, worksheets, special journals, payroll, bank reconciliations, and personal budgeting.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

This course covers the preparation of accounting statements and the study of accounting theory, utilizing (More)

This course covers the preparation of accounting statements and the study of accounting theory, utilizing the corporation form of business organizations. The emphasis of the course is on the sequential study of the various classifications and items of the balance sheet, including current and non-current assets.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

This course is designed to expose students to a comprehensive coverage of ethical and professional issues (More)

This course is designed to expose students to a comprehensive coverage of ethical and professional issues encountered by accounting professionals. This course prepares students to meet part of the Ethics requirement for becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of California and primarily focuses on ethics pertaining to the accounting profession. This course studies of the ethical framework includes the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Code of Professional Ethics, audit responsibilities and accounting fraud, legal and regulatory obligations, earnings quality, corporate governance, and international financial reporting.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

This course is a practical study of the current Federal revenue acts as they relate to business and individual (More)

This course is a practical study of the current Federal revenue acts as they relate to business and individual income tax procedures. It includes income inclusions and exclusions, exemptions, capital gains and losses, and business and individual deductions. This course reflects the tax laws of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018, Public Law 115-97 of December 22, 2017, as well as other tax laws as legislated.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

This course covers the process of examining and evaluating financial conditions and records. (More)

This course covers the process of examining and evaluating financial conditions and records. It is designed to provide a basis for an opinion concerning the reliability of the records, as evidenced by a written audit report.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

This course is designed to assist the disabled student in the process of developing goals for future (More)

This course is designed to assist the disabled student in the process of developing goals for future employment. An Individual Educational Plan (IEP)/learning contract will be developed for each student who enrolls in this course. Emphasis is upon exploring career choices, assessment of interests, and the development of employment seeking skills. (Less)

Recommendation: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", (More)

Recommendation: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or completion of the English assessment/placement process with eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S, and satisfactory completion of READ 54 or READ 97 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or completion of the Reading assessment/placement process with eligibility for "reading exempt".
This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand the concepts of Emotional Intelligence (e.g. self-awareness, self-monitoring, social awareness and social monitoring), Executive Functioning (e.g. time management, study skills, goal setting, etc.) and a Growth Mindset. Students will learn how to apply these concepts as support seeking behaviors to promote academic integration and academic success within the college community. Students will also learn about the role of Alternative Media and the DSPS High Tech Center and the benefit of participation in additional ACLR and Adult Education courses.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

This course will take an experiential approach in exploring the causes, effects, and management techniques (More)

This course will take an experiential approach in exploring the causes, effects, and management techniques of age-related stress. A discussion will precede special group participatory exercises designed to excite the learning of personal themes of stress and coping, and also to acquaint members in the class with one another. Stress management's techniques, such as biofeedback, mediation, visualization, and cognitive therapy will also be introduced in lecture, and then practiced in class. Further elaboration may be given through films, and guest lectures in the field. (Less)

The Career Skills course is tailored to help students build or improve their interpersonal skills in (More)

The Career Skills course is tailored to help students build or improve their interpersonal skills in the workplace. The course will allow students to develop a broad range of knowledge in several work related areas such as goal setting, clear and effective communication, collaboration skills, and personal strengths. Students will develop soft workplace skills to experience new success in their current or prospective job setting. (Less)

This course covers topics of interest to senior citizens and their special needs and concerns. (More)

This course covers topics of interest to senior citizens and their special needs and concerns. The course is designed to assist older adults in developing physical emotional and mental skills needed to function better and enrich their quality of life. This course may be repeated. (Less)

The Occupational Orientation/Preparation course is designed to prepare students to enter a new job position (More)

The Occupational Orientation/Preparation course is designed to prepare students to enter a new job position and/or advance in the workplace. The goal of the course is to build a broad range of knowledge in basic job competencies, evaluate personal abilities regarding vocational areas, and to provide job readiness skills to those seeking employment. The course will allow students to acquire skills that will allow them to be competitive in the job market. (Less)

Occupational Training will enhance students' skills to enter a new job position and/or advance in their (More)

Occupational Training will enhance students' skills to enter a new job position and/or advance in their current work. The goal of the course is to advance students' technical skills to apply for a new job or to acquire a job advancement. (Less)

This first course in a series is designed as a survival-level English language course for those students (More)

This first course in a series is designed as a survival-level English language course for those students with minimal English language skills. All language learning skills will be utilized: listening, speaking, reading, and writing; the main focus will be on vocabulary building, phonemic awareness, and listening as initial steps for building English language acquisition. Recommended for students with the CASAS scores of 209 and below. (Less)

This first course in a series is designed as a survival-level English language course for those students (More)

This first course in a series is designed as a survival-level English language course for those students with minimal English language skills. All language learning skills will be utilized: listening, speaking, reading, and writing; the main focus will be on vocabulary building, phonemic awareness, and listening as initial steps for building English language acquisition. Recommended for students with the CASAS scores of 209 and below. (Less)

This course is intended to give students in need of special supplemental instruction in a basic skills (More)

This course is intended to give students in need of special supplemental instruction in a basic skills subject area an opportunity to develop and improve their skills and/or knowledge of the subject. It is an open entry/open exit course. Students enrolled in the course are limited to thirty (30) hours per semester. (Less)

This course will prepare students for the writing and social studies components of the GED examination. (More)

This course will prepare students for the writing and social studies components of the GED examination. This course is designed to assist students limited in English and will provide instruction and materials in Spanish. Students will be tested on knowledge and skills that they have acquired from life experiences, television, radio, books and newspapers, consumer products, and advertising. Students will be prepared to take the battery of GED tests. (Less)

This course will prepare student for the science, literature, and mathematics components of the GED examination. (More)

This course will prepare student for the science, literature, and mathematics components of the GED examination. This course is designed to assist students limited in English and will provide instruction and materials in Spanish. Students will be tested on knowledge and skills that they have acquired from life experiences, television, radio, books and newspapers, consumer products, and advertising. Students will be prepared to take the battery of GED tests. (Less)

This course will prepare students for the writing and social studies components of the GED examination. (More)

This course will prepare students for the writing and social studies components of the GED examination. Students will be tested on knowledge and skills that they have acquired from life experiences, television, radio, books and newspapers, consumer products, and advertising. Students will be prepared to take the battery of GED tests. (Less)

This second course in a series is designed as a Low Beginning English as a Second Language course for (More)

This second course in a series is designed as a Low Beginning English as a Second Language course for those students transitioning from the Survival Level English as a Second Language course or those students with minimal English language skills. All language learning skills will be utilized: reading, writing, listening, and speaking with an increasing interest in vocabulary building to generate language production and conversation. (Less)

This third course in a series is designed for those students transitioning from the Low Beginning English (More)

This third course in a series is designed for those students transitioning from the Low Beginning English as a Second Language course or for those students with some English language skills. All language learning skills will be utilized: reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with an increasing emphasis on language production and conversation in preparation for future vocational and academic work. (Less)

This fourth course in a series is designed as a Low Intermediate English as a Second Language course (More)

This fourth course in a series is designed as a Low Intermediate English as a Second Language course for those students transitioning from the High Beginning English as a Second Language course or those students with moderate English language skills. All language learning skills will be utilized: reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with an increasing interest in language production and conversation. (Less)

This fifth course in a series is designed as a High Intermediate English as a Second Language course (More)

This fifth course in a series is designed as a High Intermediate English as a Second Language course for those students transitioning from the Low Intermediate English as a Second Language course or those students with moderate English language skills. All language learning skills will be utilized: reading, writing, listening, and speaking with an increasing interest in language production and conversation. The emphasis of this course is to prepare for transitioning into the appropriate ESL Credit course. (Less)

This course is designed for students successfully transitioning from the AED High Intermediate English (More)

This course is designed for students successfully transitioning from the AED High Intermediate English as a Second Language course and for students who assess with moderate to high English language skills. English listening, speaking, reading and writing will be taught using an integrated skills approach with the main objective being to help students advance in fluency and proficiency. Special emphasis will be placed on effective communication, on developing critical thinking skills to prepare students for success in High Advanced ESL courses, success in GED courses and success in their community and in their workplace. (Less)

This is a low-advanced course designed to improve the grammar, reading, and writing skills of non-native (More)

This is a low-advanced course designed to improve the grammar, reading, and writing skills of non-native English speakers. This course provides instruction of advanced-level grammar, critical reading and thinking, paragraph and short essay writing. Punctuation rules, sentence variety, and academic vocabulary will also be taught along with continued emphasis and practice in listening and speaking in an academic context. (Less)

Prerequisite: ESL 4 with grade a "C" or higher or "Pass" or equivalent OR AED 42.18 or equivalent (non-credit Adult (More)

Prerequisite: ESL 4 with grade a "C" or higher or "Pass" or equivalent OR AED 42.18 or equivalent (non-credit Adult Ed. ESL) with a grade of "Pass" OR satisfactory completion of the assessment/placement process with eligibility for ESL 5 . (Less)

RECOMMENDATION: AED 42.12 GED A or AED 42.13 GED B (More)

RECOMMENDATION: AED 42.12 GED A or AED 42.13 GED B
The Literacy Skills for General Education Development (GED) Success course is designed to provide students with additional instruction and support to pass the Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) subtest of the General Education Development (GED) exam. Students will understand and apply integrated reading and writing tasks that require test-takers to read complex texts, analyze arguments, and use text-based evidence to support reasoning. Students will learn test-taking skills, understand the official General Education Development (GED) RLA test format, and complete practice General Education Development (GED) RLA tests. This course will also provide information to students about the services and resources available on campus; help students identify their current abilities and styles of learning; help students identify any barriers, learning deficiencies or skill gaps with strategies and/or recommendations for improvement. (Less)

RECOMMENDATION: AED 42.10 GED A Spanish or AED 42.11 GEN B Spanish (More)

RECOMMENDATION: AED 42.10 GED A Spanish or AED 42.11 GEN B Spanish
The Spanish Literacy Skills for General Education Development (GED) Success course is designed to provide students with additional instruction and support to pass the Spanish Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) subtest of the Spanish General Education Development (GED) exam. Students will understand and apply integrated Spanish reading and writing tasks that require test-takers to read complex Spanish texts, analyze arguments, and use text-based evidence to support reasoning. Students will learn test-taking skills, understand the official General Education Development (GED) RLA test format, and complete practice Spanish General Education Development (GED) RLA tests. This course will also provide information to students about the services and resources available on campus; help students identify their current abilities and styles of learning; help students identify any barriers, learning deficiencies or skill gaps with strategies and/or recommendations for improvement. (Less)

RECOMMENDATION: AED 42.12 GED A or AED 42.13 GED B (More)

RECOMMENDATION: AED 42.12 GED A or AED 42.13 GED B
The Supplemental General Education Development (GED) Math course is for students who need additional instruction and support in order to pass the math subtest of the General Education Development (GED) exam. By passing the General Education Development (GED) math exam, students will be that much closer to earning their California High School Certification. Students will understand and apply the necessary math concepts needed for estimating, computing, algebra, geometry, and problem solving needed to take the General Education Development (GED) math exam. Students will learn test-taking skills, understand the official General Education Development (GED) math test format, and complete practice General Education Development (GED) math tests. This course will also provide information to students about the services and resources available on campus; help students identify their current abilities and styles of learning; help students identify any barriers, learning deficiencies or skill gaps with strategies and/or recommendations for improvement. (Less)

RECOMMENDATION: AED 42.10 GED A Spanish or AED 42.11 GED B Spanish (More)

RECOMMENDATION: AED 42.10 GED A Spanish or AED 42.11 GED B Spanish
The Spanish Supplemental General Education Development (GED) Math course is for students who need additional instruction and support in order to pass the math subtest of the Spanish General Education Development (GED) exam. By passing the Spanish General Education Development (GED) math exam, students will be that much closer to earning their California High School Certification. Students will understand and apply the necessary math concepts needed for estimating, computing, algebra, geometry, and problem solving needed to take the Spanish General Education Development (GED) math exam. Students will learn test-taking skills, understand the official Spanish General Education Development (GED) math test format, and complete practice Spanish General Education Development (GED) math tests. This course will also provide information to students about the services and resources available on campus; help students identify their current abilities and styles of learning; help students identify any barriers, learning deficiencies or skill gaps with strategies and/or recommendations for improvement. (Less)

Corequisite: Enrollment in a Career Technical Education (CTE) course. (More)

Corequisite: Enrollment in a Career Technical Education (CTE) course.
This course is designed to facilitate learning in Career and Technical Education (CTE) principles through mediated instruction. The goal of this course is to build a broad range of knowledge in basic job competencies and develop personal abilities in regard to specific CTE programs. This course is offered as an open entry/open exit course. (Less)

Recommendation: Placement into ENGL 20 (More)

Recommendation: Placement into ENGL 20
This course will build pre-college level proficiency in English. Students will develop fundamental concepts of reading and writing and gain familiarity with writing essays. The course develops the student’s ability to write essays through the writing process. Essay projects integrate critical thinking, analytical reading, and beginnings of library research in preparation for credit English courses. (Less)

The concepts of this course will help students build skills and understanding in topics related to Pre-Algebra. (More)

The concepts of this course will help students build skills and understanding in topics related to Pre-Algebra. Students will receive support in understanding integers, fundamentals of Algebra, solving equations with fractions and/or decimals, percent, and introduction to the Cartesian coordinate system. Students will gain conceptual knowledge and use analytical thinking to solve problems. (Less)

This course is designed to introduce the older adult to techniques for creative writing in the areas (More)

This course is designed to introduce the older adult to techniques for creative writing in the areas of drama, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. Techniques for a complete autobiography will be taught. This course may be repeated. (Less)

This beginning course is designed for students already able to understand and speak the English language. (More)

This beginning course is designed for students already able to understand and speak the English language. This course is not recommended for students working on secondary language skills who would be better served by an ESL course. It is intended to reduce beginning writing students' fear and anxiety about writing. It develops writing fluency through written activities and assignments designed to teach and reinforce conventions of Standard English. This course focuses on sentence structure and development and sentence combining. Students will work toward developing short paragraphs.
PREREQUISITE: Completion of the English Placement process.
RECOMMENDATION: This course is not recommended for students working on secondary language skills who would be better served by an ESL course. (Less)

This course is for students who wish to master basic mathematical skills in order to pursue subsequent (More)

This course is for students who wish to master basic mathematical skills in order to pursue subsequent mathematical courses, gain personal enrichment, and develop career readiness. It covers the concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percentages, with an emphasis on real-world applications. (Less)

This course is designed as a survey of work-related communication including nomenclature for the student (More)

This course is designed as a survey of work-related communication including nomenclature for the student with limited English language skills. Students will learn to recognize, produce, and understand technical vocabulary utilizing language learning skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will learn about vocation and nomenclature, while increasing their English language acquisition by learning to ask and respond to questions related to the vocation and practice conversation on a variety of work-related subjects. Students will expand their vocational knowledge via class discussions, reading print material, attending field trips, and by sharing their vocational experiences with other students. This course is intended as preparation for future credit courses, vocational training, or increased vocational language acquisition for the work situation. (Less)

This course prepares students to take the oral naturalization interview with a United States Citizenship (More)

This course prepares students to take the oral naturalization interview with a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officer for U.S. citizenship which includes three English components: reading, writing, and speaking while the civics portion covers important U.S. history and government topics. (Less)

Prerequisite: Student must be part of Conservation Corps. (More)

Prerequisite: Student must be part of Conservation Corps.
This is a competency-based course designed to align with the American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Level-1 energy auditing standards. Provides hands-on experience in residential and commercial energy auditing. Emphasis on principles and sources of energy, detailed facilities evaluation techniques, data collection for energy auditing, establishing baselines, and conducting accurate inventories, Includes workplace safety policies and practices to comply with OSHA guidelines. (Less)

This course is designed to deliver OSHA standards to individuals in various professions. (More)

This course is designed to deliver OSHA standards to individuals in various professions. It will introduce topics that OSHA prescribes for a 10-hour course. Students completing this course will earn an OSHA 10 certificate. This is an introductory course which requires little or no regulations/industry experience. (Less)

This course is a math support course. (More)

This course is a math support course. The concepts of this course will help students build skills and understanding in topics related to the introduction of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students will receive support in understanding mean, standard deviation, variance, probability, random variables, central limit theorem, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, t-distribution, chi-square distribution, F-distribution, linear regression, and linear correlation. Students will gain conceptual knowledge and use analytical thinking to solve problems. The combination lecture/lab format will provide a foundation for introductory statistics. This course is open entry/open exit. (Less)

This course is a math support course. (More)

This course is a math support course. Students will build pre-college level math skills to prepare for college algebra. Students will gain conceptual knowledge and use analytical thinking to solve problems. The combination lecture/lab format will provide a foundation for college algebra. This course is open entry/open exit. (Less)

This course is for students who are interested in learning about establishing a small business. (More)

This course is for students who are interested in learning about establishing a small business. The class is an introduction to business concepts like understanding market research, identifying resources, registering a business, and identifying components of a business plan. It will introduce students to the types of business ownership structures such as: sole proprietorship, partnerships, and corporations. Students will be provided reference materials to help them start thinking about permits and licenses, patents and protection of ideas, and legal requirements and regulations for small businesses. The material in this course has been drafted with application as its focus. (Less)

This course is taught in Spanish and is for students who are interested in learning about establishing (More)

This course is taught in Spanish and is for students who are interested in learning about establishing a small business. The class is an introduction to business concepts such as understanding market research, identifying resources, registering a business, and identifying components of a business plan. It will introduce students to the types of business ownership structures such as: sole proprietorship, partnerships, and corporations. Students will be provided reference materials to help them start thinking about permits and licenses, patents and protection of ideas, and legal requirements and regulations for small businesses. The material in this course has been drafted with application as its focus. (Less)

This course is taught with language support and introduces marketing systems focused on distributing (More)

This course is taught with language support and introduces marketing systems focused on distributing goods and services throughout the community for business and consumer engagement, primarily through social media. Included are basic marketing and advertisement techniques for promotion through many available media venues, emphasizing free social media platforms and also with payment options. The course teaches an introductory understanding of consumer behavior, product design, advertising, pricing, budgeting, distribution approaches, and utilization of a marketing plan for a small business. (Less)

This course is taught in Spanish and introduces marketing systems focused on distributing goods and services (More)

This course is taught in Spanish and introduces marketing systems focused on distributing goods and services throughout the community for business and consumer engagement, primarily through social media. Included are basic marketing and advertisement techniques for promotion through many available media venues, emphasizing free social media platforms. The course teaches an introductory understanding of consumer behavior, product design, advertising, pricing, budgeting, distribution approaches, and utilization of a marketing plan for a small business. (Less)

This course is designed to introduce noncredit students with various introductory tools to manage monetary (More)

This course is designed to introduce noncredit students with various introductory tools to manage monetary funds and make self-analysis for improvement on financial literacy decisions. Measurement techniques will demonstrate how to analyze, plan, and manage financial performances of a small business. Basic cash flow accounting will teach methods of managing money coming in and going out of the business such as record keeping. Introduction to accounting for materials, labor, overhead cost, expenses, and taxes are taught. (Less)

This course is taught in Spanish and is designed to introduce students with various introductory tools (More)

This course is taught in Spanish and is designed to introduce students with various introductory tools to manage monetary funds and make self-analysis for improvement on financial literacy decisions. Measurement techniques will demonstrate how to analyze, plan, and manage financial performances of a small business. Basic cash flow accounting will teach methods of managing money coming in and going out of the business such as record keeping. Introduction to accounting for materials, labor, overhead cost, expenses, and taxes are taught. (Less)

This course is a survey of the major subject areas, themes, concepts, schools of thought, theorists, (More)

This course is a survey of the major subject areas, themes, concepts, schools of thought, theorists, philosophical underpinnings, and historical evolution in the discipline of Africana Studies.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

Recommendation: An English assessment/placement score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S or ENGL 52 with a grade (More)

Recommendation: An English assessment/placement score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S or ENGL 52 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and satisfactory completion of the Reading assessment/placement process or READ 54 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This course provides a study of the history and philosophy of the system of administration of criminal justice in the United States. It examines the various sub-systems; role expectations and their interrelationships; theories of crime, punishment, and rehabilitation; ethics; education and training for professionalism in the system; and legal words and phrases as an aid in the communication process.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: AJ 110 (Less)

This course provides an introduction to the historical development and philosophy of law and constitutional (More)

This course provides an introduction to the historical development and philosophy of law and constitutional provisions; as well as crime definitions, classifications of crimes, common law versus statutory law, crimes against persons, property, morals and public welfare, the nature of acceptable evidence, legal research, legal methodology, and concepts of law as a social force. A brief analysis of criminal intent, parties to a crime, general elements of crime, corpus delicti, defenses to crimes and an introduction to laws of arrest will also be undertaken in this class.
Transfer Credit: CSU;UC
C-ID: AJ 120 (Less)

Recommendation: An English assessment/placement score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S or ENGL 52 with a grade (More)

Recommendation: An English assessment/placement score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S or ENGL 52 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and satisfactory completion of the Reading assessment/placement process or READ 54 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This course provides a detailed examination of California criminal procedure, including the California court system, jurisdiction and venue, laws of arrest, grand jury proceedings, extradition, pre-trial procedures, conduct of criminal trials, rights of the defendant, post-trial motions and appeals, probation and parole.
Transfer Credit: CSU
C-ID: AJ 122 (Less)

Recommendation: An English assessment/placement score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S or ENGL 52 with a grade (More)

Recommendation: An English assessment/placement score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S or ENGL 52 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and satisfactory completion of the Reading assessment/placement process or READ 54 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This course stresses the origin, development, philosophy, and constitutional basis of evidence; constitutional and procedural considerations which affect arrest, search and seizure; kinds and degrees of evidence; the rules governing the admissibility of evidence; and judicial decisions relating to individual rights.
Transfer Credit: CSU
C-ID: 124 (Less)

Recommendation: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher, or "Pass" (More)

Recommendation: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher, or "Pass" or completion of the English assessment/placement Process with eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S and completion of READ 54 or READ 97 with a grade of "C" or higher, or "Pass," or completion of the Reading assessment/placement Process with eligibility for a course above the level or READ 54.
This course provides a study of the complex and dynamic relationships between criminal justice agencies and the changing, diverse communities they serve while addressing crime and conflicts in society. An emphasis will be placed on the challenges and prospects of administering justice within a diverse multicultural population. The course will also focus on the ethics, politics and conflicting values in culture, religion and law.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: AJ 160 (Less)

This is an introductory course that explains the principles of parole and probation as a governmental (More)

This is an introductory course that explains the principles of parole and probation as a governmental function at the federal, state, and local levels. This course is designed to show the relationship between the criminal justice system, particularly the police and the courts, and the effects of sentencing with regards to parole, probation, and incarceration in local and state facilities. The course will explore the conflict within the system between arrest and disposition and the areas of cooperation between service providers and the public.
Transfer Credit: CSU
C-ID: AJ 200 (Less)

Recommendation: An English assessment/placement score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S or ENGL 52 with a grade (More)

Recommendation: An English assessment/placement score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S or ENGL 52 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and satisfactory completion of the Reading assessment/placement Process or READ 54 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This course explores the theories, philosophies and operational concepts of Law Enforcement Field Services, and examines the role expectations of the police field officer. Emphasis is placed upon patrol, traffic and public service responsibilities and their relationship to the total criminal justice system.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

Recommendation: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or completion of the English assessment/placement process (More)

Recommendation: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or completion of the English assessment/placement process with eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S and READ 54 or READ 97 or READ 102 or completion of the Reading assessment/placement process with eligibility as “Reading Exempt”.
This course includes the procedures and practices commonly used to gather data and prepare a variety of police records. Emphasis will be placed upon the need to use correct spelling sentence structure, punctuation and vocabulary in criminal justice reports to meet statistical, legal and prosecution requirements of the criminal justice system. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or who have received credit in AJ 91.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

Recommendation: An English assessment/placement score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S or ENGL 52 with a grade (More)

Recommendation: An English assessment/placement score into ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S or ENGL 52 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and satisfactory completion of the Reading assessment/placement process or READ 54 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This course is a study of the substantive criminal laws commonly enforced by municipal, county or state police officers, or other criminal justice investigators. The course provides a complete analysis of both statutory laws and case decisions.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

Recommendation: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher, or "Pass," (More)

Recommendation: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher, or "Pass," or completion of the English assessment/placement process with eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S and completion of READ 54 or READ 97 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or completion of the Reading assessment/placement process with eligibility for a course above the level of READ 54.
This course provides instruction in special issues critical to effective service by law enforcement professionals in modern society. Topics covered may include police as professionals; defining and applying values, principles, and moral standards to law enforcement; police and the community; tactical communications; correctly utilizing information systems in police work; dealing effectively with persons with disabilities; dealing effectively with mentally ill persons; human trafficking; gangs, terrorism homeland security and current issues and topics impacting the criminal justice system and society.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)